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The Bo-Keys are a legendary Memphis-based soul and R&B ensemble formed in 1998 by Scott Bomar. Over decades, the group has featured Stax/Hi veterans and top-notch players, building a reputation for tight grooves, vintage tones, and a deep love for classic Memphis sound. From studio sessions to live shows at prestigious venues, The Bo-Keys bring a raw, heartfelt soul that resonates on every track.

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Whether recording at Willie Mitchell’s Royal Studios, performing at Lincoln Center, or lighting up festival stages like Ponderosa Stomp, they deliver performances that feel both timeless and immediate. Their work spans album projects, EPs, film scores, and collaborations with iconic artists, with ongoing tours that connect fans to the authentic Memphis vibe.

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Use this page to explore their rich biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information. We’ve got you covered for secure, straightforward ticket purchases and dependable venue details as you plan your next night out with The Bo-Keys.

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Biography highlights include: formation in 1998 in Memphis by Scott Bomar; contributions to Hustle & Flow and The Grudge Match soundtrack; collaborations with Cyndi Lauper on Memphis Blues; and memorable live appearances at Lincoln Center, Barbican, Porretta Soul Festival, and beyond. Discography features The Royal Sessions (2004), Got To Get Back! (2011), Heartaches By The Number (2016), plus a suite of EPs and singles such as Work That Skirt (2009) and Electraphonic Singles, Vol. 1 (2014).

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Upcoming tours are confirmed as standalone dates, with the band continuing to bring their signature blend of soul with modern energy. For the latest dates, venues, and ticket availability, check our listings and secure your seats—we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss purchasing and trustworthy service.

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Social and streaming presence: find The Bo-Keys on Bandcamp for Got To Get Back and Heartaches By The Number, and follow their official pages for updates. Official links include their social profiles and websites to stay in the loop with new releases and tour announcements.

The essentials

Quick Facts About The Bo-keys

  • Formed in 1998 in Memphis by Scott Bomar, with a roster that has included Stax/Hi veterans such as Skip Pitts, Ben Cauley, Howard Grimes, and Archie Turner.
  • Debut album The Royal Sessions (recorded at Willie Mitchell's Royal Studios) released in 2004 on Electraphonic Recording / Yellow Dog Records.
  • Second full-length Got To Get Back! released June 21, 2011; guest vocalists include William Bell, Otis Clay, Percy Wiggins, and Charlie Musselwhite.
  • Heartaches By The Number, a 2016 full-length album exploring country-soul fusions, recorded on analog tape; released on Electraphonic Recording with Omnivore distribution.
  • The Bo-Keys contributed to Hustle & Flow (film score) and the Grudge Match soundtrack; also collaborated with Cyndi Lauper on Memphis Blues (Grammy-nominated) and performed live at major venues (e.g., Lincoln Center, Barbican, Ponderosa Stomp).
  • Their discography extends beyond albums to multiple EPs and singles, including Work That Skirt (2009), Writing On the Wall (EP, 2012), I Need More Than One Lifetime (EP, 2013), Dark End of the Street (EP, 2013), and Electraphonic Singles, Vol. 1 (2014).

The records

The Bo-keys Discography

  • Heartaches By The Number
    2016 · Electraphonic Recording / Omnivore Recordings
  • Got To Get Back!
    2011 · Electraphonic Recording
  • The Royal Sessions
    2004 · Electraphonic Recording / Yellow Dog Records

The hits

Top The Bo-keys Songs

  • Work That Skirt
    2009 · N/A
  • I'm Still In Need (feat. Percy Wiggins)
    2012 · N/A
  • The Dark End of the Street (feat. Spencer Wiggins & Percy Wiggins)
    2013 · N/A

Biography highlights include: formation in 1998 in Memphis by Scott Bomar; contributions to Hustle & Flow and The Grudge Match soundtrack; collaborations with Cyndi Lauper on Memphis Blues; and memorable live appearances at Lincoln Center, Barbican, Porretta Soul Festival, and beyond. Discography features The Royal Sessions (2004), Got To Get Back! (2011), Heartaches By The Number (2016), plus a suite of EPs and singles such as Work That Skirt (2009) and Electraphonic Singles, Vol. 1 (2014).

Upcoming tours are confirmed as standalone dates, with the band continuing to bring their signature blend of soul with modern energy. For the latest dates, venues, and ticket availability, check our listings and secure your seats—we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss purchasing and trustworthy service.

Social and streaming presence: find The Bo-Keys on Bandcamp for Got To Get Back and Heartaches By The Number, and follow their official pages for updates. Official links include their social profiles and websites to stay in the loop with new releases and tour announcements.

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